Interações medicamentosas
Dexamethasone-tobramycin + Gemifloxacin
Gravidade: Grave
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Gemifloxacin: major interaction.
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Resumo
Fluoroquinolones combined with systemic corticosteroids increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, especially in older patients. The risk is much lower with topical dexamethasone, but the combination is relevant when systemic steroids are used.
O que esta interação significa em palavras simples
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Gemifloxacin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Dexamethasone-tobramycin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Gemifloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Por que acontece
Additive tendon toxicity from fluoroquinolone effects on tenocytes and corticosteroid-related collagen impairment.
O que fazer
Avoid combining where alternatives exist, especially in patients over 60 or with transplants; stop the fluoroquinolone and rest the limb at the first sign of tendon pain.
O que perguntar ao farmacêutico
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Outras interações de Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Outras interações de Gemifloxacin
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- Gemifloxacin + Pimozide Contraindicada
- Gemifloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicada
- Gemifloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicada
Perguntas frequentes
Can I take Dexamethasone-tobramycin with Gemifloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Gemifloxacin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Fluoroquinolones combined with systemic corticosteroids increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, especially in older patients. The risk is much lower with topical dexamethasone, but the combination is relevant when systemic steroids are used.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Gemifloxacin?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid combining where alternatives exist, especially in patients over 60 or with transplants; stop the fluoroquinolone and rest the limb at the first sign of tendon pain.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin with, for example, Capreomycin, Carboplatin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-tobramycin page.
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